Solar Facts and Fiction

With so much information available on solar power flying around, the real facts are sometimes obscured by myths. Fortunately, more and more people are discovering the truth about solar—it saves money and grows the economy. Nevertheless, mistaken beliefs about solar persist—“it’s too expensive,” “too complicated,” “too unreliable”. In reality, going solar really is far easier and less costly than most people think, for everyone involved. Below we debunk some of the most persistent myths about solar. Take a look and share your favorite solar facts on Twitter and Facebook!

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Fiction:

Solar power isn’t a viable alternative to fossil fuels and nuclear power.

Fact:

Solar is booming in Massachusetts. It’s the fastest growing source of power in the state and has grown 200x since 2006.